The words Hmong and Mong refer to an Asian ethnic group. Their homeland is in China, especially along the Yangtze and Yellow river. In the 18th century, Hmong people started moving to other Southeast Asian countries. Today, they live in all of China, northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar.

Is Hmong and Mong the same?

Mong: Both are correct but refer to different groups. In retrospect, because local readers are familiar with Hmong refugees, it would have been helpful to note the distinction. ...

What are Hmong families?

Traditionally the Hmong are a patrilineal society with extended households of married sons and their families. The clan is the primary organization of the Hmong who gain lifetime clan membership and relations passed from father to children through birth or adoption.